20+ Influential Lebanese We Honor On International Women's Day
On the occasion of Women's History Month, and as the world heads to International Women's Day, we take pride in celebrating our outstanding Lebanese women.
This is a tribute to them for their impressive social, civil, and cultural contributions, and for putting the name of Lebanon on the international map.
#1 Fairouz
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Fairouz is a Lebanese legendary singer of an extraordinary voice. She is considered a cultural icon and a symbol of Lebanese pride. According to Forbes, she sold over a period of 83 years more than 80 million records worldwide.
#2 Linda Matar
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Linda Matar is one of the most influential Lebanese women with wide impact on our laws and society. An activist of women's rights for over 60 years, in Lebanon and the region, she is deemed one of the first pioneers of the movement for equality.
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Since 1953, the year the Lebanese women obtained the right to vote, Mrs. Matar occupies the chair of the president at the League of Lebanese Woman' Rights (LLWR).
A holder of various awards and honorary positions, Mrs. Matar has participated in over 50 Arab and international conferences, among which the UN World Conference on Women in Mexico in 1975.
#3 Raya Hassan
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Raya Hassan is a powerful Lebanese politician. Formerly the Minister of Finance, she is currently the Minister of Interior of Lebanon.
Mrs. Hassan is the first Lebanese woman to be appointed to the paramount position of Minister of Interior. She is one of the four women appointed in the newly formed Lebanese government.
#4 Reem Acra
Reem Acra is a well-known International Lebanese fashion designer. Her designs are worn by famous international celebrities and made it to many prestigious ceremonies. The Golden Globes is one of them.
#5 Amal Alamuddin
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Amal Alamuddin is a prominent Lebanese-British lawyer and an activist known for leading many high-profile cases of human rights.
Listed among the 100 Most Powerful Arab Women by Arabian Business, she was also cited by Forbes Middle East among the " World's 10 Most Powerful Arab Women ".
#6 Sabah
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A singing legend in Lebanon as in the region, Sabah was a Lebanese actress and singer until her passing in 2014. She was considered a "Diva of Music" in the Arab world with more than 3,500 songs, 50 albums, 98 movie roles, and over 20 stage plays. Her legend continues to live.
#7 May Chidiac
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A former influential TV journalist, May Chidiac survived against all odds an assassination attempt that shook the nation in 2005. On the 4th anniversary of the attempt, she launched her non-profit organization.
The May Chidiac Foundation (MCF) is dedicated to education, training, and research on issues related to media, democracy, and social welfare.
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Chidiac received many international awards and prizes, among which one of the three "Courage in Journalism" Awards from the International Women's Media Foundation.